New Delhi, India and Japan on Tuesday committed to deepening bilateral cooperation in the health sector, with Union Health Minister JP Nadda saying that the cooperation between the two countries is based on a shared vision to strengthen health systems, improve accessibility and foster innovation.
Nadda was speaking at the third meeting of the Indo-Japan Joint Committee on Healthcare held at the Bharat Mandapam here, which he jointly chaired with Japanese Minister in Charge of Healthcare Policy, Kimi Onoda.
Welcoming the Japanese delegation, Union Health Minister Punya Salila Srivastava said, “The joint committee meeting, held under the India-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation, served as an important platform to strengthen this partnership through regular dialogue and deeper mutual understanding.”
Nada said that the meeting reflects the joint commitment between the two countries to strengthen new partnerships in the health sector.
He noted that the cooperation between India and Japan is guided by the Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of healthcare and wellness, along with the common goal of strengthening health systems and encouraging innovation.
Nadda said the relationship is rooted in more than a century of cross-sector engagement and reaffirmed India’s commitment to inclusive development under the guiding principle of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’.
Onoda reiterated Japan’s continued commitment with India in enhancing healthcare cooperation through innovation, technology and research.
During the meeting, the two sides held detailed discussions on issues such as non-communicable disease prevention and management, supply chain resilience, digital health, and human resources development.
India highlighted the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases and outlined its comprehensive strategy based on screening, continuity of care and sustainable health promotion in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Japan shared its initiatives in the field of cancer screening, early diagnosis, and strengthening treatment systems through technical cooperation.
Regarding supply chain resilience, India emphasized the strength of the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, with a focus on promoting domestic manufacturing and ensuring access to it at affordable prices.
Japan spoke in detail about the public-private cooperation model that aims to enhance access to high-quality medical products and build resilient supply chains.
India showcased its digital public infrastructure approach under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, while Japan shared its experience in integration of AI-enabled systems and technologies and collaborative research.
In his closing remarks, Nadda said the deliberations gave renewed impetus to the India-Japan health partnership and set a clear direction for strengthening resilient and inclusive health systems.
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